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Alaska Snow Crab
Chionoecetes opilio and Chionoectes bairdi
Alaska snow crab is a tasty, cost-effective alternative to pricier shellfish. Harvested in the North Pacific, opilio and bairdi (tanner crab) offer rich, sweet flavors and tender textures. Their meat ranges from a reddish hue to snow-white, with shoulder meat being tender and claw meat firmer, making them a chef's favorite.
Benefits and Nutrition
Alaska snow crab is an excellent source of lean protein. A 3-ounce serving contains 20 grams of complete protein and an impressive 405 milligrams of marine omega-3 fatty acids. Additionally, one serving provides the daily recommended values of vitamins D and B-12.
Sustainability
Like all fisheries in Alaska, maintaining crab stocks and protecting the ecosystems where they live is the highest priority for fishery managers. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council works with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and NOAA to review the assessment surveys conducted by federal fisheries scientists to assess crab populations and then sets sustainable harvest limits each year. The snow crab fishery is also independently certified by the Responsible Fishery Management (RFM) program.
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